Stourport-on-Severn
town · Worcestershire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Stourport-on-Severn is named from its position on the River Severn, near the River Stour. The name 'Stourport' likely means a 'port' or 'trading place' on the River Stour.
Word origins
- Stour
- Old EnglishRiver Stour(from stur "strong, fierce")
- port
- Old EnglishAttestedmarket town, trading place(from port "market town, trading place")
- Severn
- UnknownRiver Severn
Historical forms
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